Plats

It’s almost unbelievable that a neighbourhood as busy as Shivalik hides a space this calm. French for ‘plates’, the restaurant’s the brainchild of chefs Hanisha Singh and Jamsheed Bhote (of the Tres, Shibuya, and EVOO fame) – and their singular love for fresh ingredients is what makes the food here stand out, on first impressions.

The interiors, simple and restrained, refocus all attention on the large menu, which sports small, large, and sharing plates. That’s a tell-tale sign of a chef-led operation – the decor must never be allowed to detract from the food. Everything’s inspired by global flavours and executed with masterful technique here. Take the Thai-curried salmon and avocado ceviche, or the pillowy pork chorizo dumplings, or even the double tenderloin cheeseburger.

While they do have cocktails on the menu, they could be done slightly better. Some, though, are fairly noteworthy: Sweet Heat (mango tequila, jalapeño and roasted chilli oil) and the Peach Please (gin, jasmine, peach sparkling tea, and a lemongrass-ginger cordial).

Time Out tip: They nail the passionfruit and vanilla tres leches.